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Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Singlewell Primary School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886 2509-30S
  • Posted:16/09/2016
  • Pay:KR3/KR4
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:30/09/2016 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Part-time Caretaker - Temporary Post (could become permanent)

Singlewell Primary School is seeking to appoint a part-time temporary Caretaker

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is able to use their initiative to join our friendly team, to look after our wonderful school site which has recently been expanded.

Duties include unlocking/locking/security/alarms, indoor cleaning and keeping outside areas clean & tidy, replenishment of consumables/maintenance of supplies, porterage, property maintenance including redecoration, meter reading, replacement of light bulbs/diffusers, Health & Safety responsibilities including legionella testing, for which training will be arranged.

You will need to work as part of a team and supervise a small team of cleaning staff. You will need to be very organised, hardworking and flexible.

The hours are 27.5 per week – 7.00-9.30 am and 3.15-6.15 pm daily. School holiday working hours are according to requirements.  Additional hours may be worked, if required, by arrangement with the school business manager.

Working hours may be subject to variation and occasional call-out at weekends/evenings.  Different working hours may be necessary from time to time, to fit in with events happening at the school beyond the regular working day.

This is a temporary role but could become a permanent position in the future.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore appointment to this position will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and other safeguarding recruitment procedures.

The staff and children are very welcoming and visits to Singlewell are encouraged.We will be delighted to show you around and discuss the role further.  If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on 01474 569859.  Please visit the school website for further information on the school at  www.singlewell.kent.sch.uk.

 

 

Information about the school

Number on Roll:- 395

Singlewell school has a warm, family feel and is situated in a pleasant, leafy site on the outskirts of Gravesend. The school has been expanded to two form entry from September 2016 and had a new building constructed. We are now at full capacity with two classes in each year group from Reception through to Year 6. All classes have support assistants. We are very lucky to have modern buildings and facilities and spacious grounds.

Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.